68 m. ago Malaysia defends Trump trade deal after critics warn it will compromise country’s sovereignty

Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad said the deal amounted to ‘handing over’ the country’s independenceMalaysia’s government has been forced to defend its new trade deal with the US after opposition politicians, analysts and civil society groups warned that the deal was “one-sided” and could compromise the country’s sovereignty.Investment, trade and industry minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz has called the trade deal “the best possible outcome for Malaysia.” Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Dick Cheney warns about the dangers of Donald Trump in resurfaced clip following former vice president’s death

Dick Cheney warned there had never been an individual who was “a greater threat to our republic than Donald Trump” in a 2022 video which has resurfaced with the news that the former vice president has died.

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33 h. ago Russia rains down missiles on Ukraine to hit shocking monthly record despite Trump's warning

Russia fired more missiles at Ukraine in October than in any month since at least the start of 2023

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33 h. ago Penny Mordaunt plots comeback with warning against Trumpian policies for Britain

Penny Mordaunt speaks to The Independent about her new book – and her hopes of a return to Westminster

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35 h. ago Ukraine Russia war latest: Trump claims Moscow is carrying out ‘secret’ underground nuclear weapons tests

Trump told reporters he was N’not really” considering a deal to sell Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, but could change his mind

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44 h. ago Top 10 US billionaires’ collective wealth grew by $698bn in past year – report

Oxfam warns Trump policies risk driving inequality to new heights – but Democrats have also exacerbated wealth gapThe collective wealth of the top 10 US billionaires has soared by $698bn in the past year, according to a new report from Oxfam America published on Monday on the growing wealth divide.The report warns that Trump administration policies risk driving US inequality to new heights, but points out that both Republican and Democratic administrations have exacerbated the US’s growing wealth gap. Continue reading...

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48 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Trump ‘not really’ considering supplying Tomahawks

Turkish refineries cut back on Russian oil in response to sanctions; Ukrainian special forces join defence of embattled Pokrovsk. What we know on day 1,349Donald Trump said on Sunday he was not really considering supplying Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles. Asked about it by a reporter aboard Air Force One, Trump responded: “No, not really.” Reports in recent days said the Pentagon had told the White House that the US stockpile of Tomahawks was sufficient to be able to supply them to Ukraine.Ukraine has been seeking the Tomahawk missiles to carry out long-range strikes against Russia, but without them has still been able to wage a successful campaign using its own drones and missiles against Russian military and strategic targets such as oil depots and refineries. A Ukrainian drone attack struck Russia’s Tuapse oil port on the Black Sea on Sunday, causing a fire and damaging two ships, according to Russian authorities. Russian airports in nearby regions also had to be...

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62 h. ago Ukraine deploys special forces to Pokrovsk in effort to hold key city

Escalating battle for city comes as overnight Russian drone and missile strikes kill six people, including two childrenUkraine has deployed special forces to the embattled eastern city of Pokrovsk in an attempt to push back an intense Russian assault involving thousands of troops, Kyiv’s top commander has said.The escalating battle in the strategically important city comes as an overnight wave of Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukraine killed six people, including two children, and cut power to tens of thousands, officials said on Sunday. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Trump issues stark warning to Nigeria threatening military action with ‘guns blazing’

DONALD Trump has threatened military action against Nigeria, accusing the West African nation of allowing the “killing of Christians” by Islamist extremists. Trump’s remarks came just one day after he added Nigeria to the U.S. list of “Countries of Particular Concern” over religious freedom. Posting on his social media platform, Truth Social, the former U.S....

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4 d. ago UK weather: Huge rain downpours and frosty blasts forecast to hit Britain in November

As more unsettled conditions are on the way to the country, leading bookmaker Coral has cut the odds to 2-1 on next month ending as the wettest November on record in the UK

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4 d. ago Doctors issue warning about ‘autism drug’ endorsed by Trump administration

More parents are asking with autistic children are asking to prescribe leucovorin despite a lack of data about its benefits

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4 d. ago Virginia Giuffre's family demand Andrew probe and fire Donald Trump warning

Sky Roberts does not want the King to stop at the banishment of his brother Andrew, and called on him to use his power to persuade Donald Trump to release the Jeffrey Epstein files

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4 d. ago Rob Jetten celebrates ‘historic result’ as his centrist D66 party is projected to win Dutch election – Europe live

Although final results are yet to be announced, analysis by the Netherlands news agency ANP suggests D66 has unassailable lead over Geert Wilders’ far-right PVVThe ANP news agency offered a bit more colour on how they reached their conclusion, via De Telegraaf.The agency looked at various scenarios of what could happen with the outstanding votes – in Venray and from overseas postal voters – and concluded that, accounting for historical patterns, the PVV could no longer catch up D66, which currently leads by just over 15,000 votes. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Dutch media report centrist D66 party has won most votes in Netherlands election – Europe live

Although final results are yet to be determined, analysis by the Netherlands news agency ANP suggests Rob Jetten’s party has unassailable lead over Geert Wilders’ far-right PVVCentrist party D66, led by charismatic 38-year-old Rob Jetten, has won the most votes in this week’s Dutch parliamentary election, the country’s news agency ANP said.The agency collects the results from all municipalities in the Netherlands, and its provisional figures show that D66 now has an unassailable lead over Geert Wilders’s far-right PVV party, AD and De Telegraaf reported. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago How terrifying SECRET Russian missile Putin is using to pound Ukraine prompted Trump to rip up treaty & order nuke tests

VLADIMIR Putin has been secretly pummelling Ukraine with a banned missile for months - as Donald Trump is forced to start testing nuclear weapons again. Ukraine reports the cruise missile, developed under wraps and capable of carrying nukes, has been fired into the country repeatedly since August. The Novator 9M729 is outlawed under the pact...

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4 d. ago Ukraine reports fresh Russian attacks and says Moscow has used ‘secret’ missile in recent months – Europe live

The development of the 9M729 cruise missile prompted Donald Trump to abandon a nuclear arms control pact with Moscow during his first termOver in Lithuania, Vilnius airport had to briefly close again last night after more smuggling balloons were reported, causing further disruption for passengers – just days after the Lithuanian government vowed to do whatever it takes to stop them from coming.The restrictions were in place for around three hours, disrupting several flights; the fifth incident in the last 10 days. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Trump warned Ukraine war is creating ‘significant risks’ for US economy in new report urging end to conflict

Exclusive: A paper by the Center for Freedom and Prosperity argues there are are strong economic benefits for the United States if peace can be achieved

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4 d. ago Ukraine reports fresh Russian attacks amid reports Moscow used ‘secret’ missile in recent months – Europe live

The development of the 9M729 cruise missile prompted Donald Trump to abandon a nuclear arms control pact with Moscow during his first termUkraine has reported another series of attacks from Russia overnight, including a strike on the north-eastern Ukrainian city of Sumy, which injured at least 11 residents, local authorities said.The Sumy region borders Russia and has been under constant attack from drones and missiles, Reuters reported. The emergency services said on the Telegram messenger service that Russia had struck a residential multistorey building, private houses and infrastructure facilities. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Trump administration warns of air travel ‘disaster’ next month as White House hosts Halloween event: Live updates

Trump and his senior administration officials have said they will not negotiate with Democrats on policy issues until the government is reopened

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5 d. ago NATO scrambles war planes as Putin hammers Ukraine with missiles

Poland and other NATO members sent up fighter jets early on Thursday morning after Russia launched a barrage of overnight attacks on Ukraine

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